Well maintained establishments
offering an average standard of accommodation with average
furnishings, bedding and floor
coverings.

3 star

Well appointed
establishments offering a comfortable standard of
accommodation, with above average furnishings and floor
coverings.

4 star

Exceptionally well
appointed establishments with a high level of facilities,
plus quality furnishings offering a high degree of comfort.High standard of presentation and guest services
provided.

5 star

International
standard establishments offering excellent facilities,
outstanding appointments, furnishings and décor with an
extensive range of first class guest services.A number and variety of room styles and/or suites
available.
Choice of dining facilities, 24 hour room service,
housekeeping and valet parking.Porterage and concierge services available as well as
a dedicated business centre and conference facilities.

½ star

The additional half
star indicates establishments offering similar standards to
the full star, but offering more comfort by providing
additional features and items.

Different guests demand
different standards of quality and service.Some guests will only stay at 4 and 5 star properties.Others are happy with the lower tariff offered by 1 and 2
star properties.
Standard economic theory suggests that the lower the price the
higher the demand.
However, in the accommodation industry, the reverse is the case.The more expensive 4 and 5 star properties have consistently
enjoyed higher occupancy rates than the less expensive 2 and 3 star
properties.

In non-Sydney motels the
average occupancy rates for the 2012/13 financial year are set out
below: